Chapter 21

The day had been draining, but the exhibition had managed to restore a sliver of her spirit. She wanted to hold on to the profound impression left by the sculpture, The Lovers Dragged to the Underworld, for as long as possible. With a subtle shift in her posture, Johanna signaled her desire to leave. To her relief, Leonid was cooperative. He glanced down at her, raising a single eyebrow before turning his attention back to James Kestner. “Unfortunately, we must be going,” he announced smoothly. “My fiancée seems to want some time alone with me. Isn’t that right, Johanna?”